CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2144.
The speaker power adapters were included in HP's P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets. There is a label on the bottom of the speakers with the model number "P1534-60001." The package includes a black rectangular power adapter, which is about 3 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches long. The adapter has two permanently attached power cords: one that connects to the light or dark gray speakers and a "T-junction" plug that connects to the computer. The speaker power adapter has "Model D12-1-A-950" and "Made in China" printed on a white label on the power adapter.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2144.
Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Hp And Business Computer Retailers Sold Personal Computers With The Speaker Power Adapters Nationwide Mostly To Businesses. Some Of These Businesses Then Sold The Computers To Employees For Personal Use. Hp's Web Site Also Sold The Powered Speakers And Adapters With Hp Business Desktop Computer Bundles, As Well As Packaged Individually. The Adapters Were Sold Between October 2000 And April 2002 For About $34. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2144.
Consumers should contact Philips Electronics at (800) 317-9341 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the Philips Electronics' website at www.philips.com/us or Hewlett-Packard's website at www.hp.com
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Hp And Business Computer Retailers Sold Personal Computers With The Speaker Power Adapters Nationwide Mostly To Businesses. Some Of These Businesses Then Sold The Computers To Employees For Personal Use. Hp's Web Site Also Sold The Powered Speakers And Adapters With Hp Business Desktop Computer Bundles, As Well As Packaged Individually. The Adapters Were Sold Between October 2000 And April 2002 For About $34. Recall FAQ
Hp And Business Computer Retailers Sold Personal Computers With The Speaker Power Adapters Nationwide Mostly To Businesses. Some Of These Businesses Then Sold The Computers To Employees For Personal Use. Hp's Web Site Also Sold The Powered Speakers And Adapters With Hp Business Desktop Computer Bundles, As Well As Packaged Individually. The Adapters Were Sold Between October 2000 And April 2002 For About $34. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers. The notice was published on May 16, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 93,000 units are potentially affected.